Kasdan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kasdan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $322,112 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$322,112
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$673,794
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,100 the year before.
76% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,100 | 12 | $921,251 |
| 2024 | $322,112 | 41 | $673,794 |
How to apply
Kasdan Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kasdan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $193,912 |
| New York | 6 | $68,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $21,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taste for A Cure | Support activities of organization | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Support activities of organization | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Saban Community Clinic | Support activities of organization | $20,000 |
| Gabriella Charter Schools | Support activities of organization | $20,000 |
| Save the Children | Support activities of organization | $20,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Los Angeles | Support activities of organization | $15,000 |
| Everybody Dance la | Support activities of organization | $15,000 |
| MPTF | Support activities of organization | $15,000 |
| American Rivers | Support activities of organization | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile | Support activities of organization | $10,000 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | Support activities of organization | $10,000 |
| Homeless Children's Network | Support activities of organization | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Support activities of organization | $10,000 |
| Women for Women International | Support activities of organization | $10,000 |
| Folger Shakespeare Library | Support activities of organization | $5,000 |
| Writers Guild Foundation | Support activities of organization | $5,000 |
| Lawyers for Children | Support activities of organization | $5,000 |
| Beverly Hills Police Foundation | Support activities of organization | $5,000 |
| Ann Arbor Film Festival | Support activities of organization | $4,500 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Support activities of organization | $4,000 |
| Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra | Support activities of organization | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Service la | Support activities of organization | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Support activities of organization | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Support activities of organization | $3,000 |
| Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law | Support activities of organization | $3,000 |
| Spcala | Support activities of organization | $3,000 |
| Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum | Support activities of organization | $3,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Support activities of organization | $2,500 |
| Plastic Pollution Coalition | Support activities of organization | $2,000 |
| Easterseals Southern California | Support activities of organization | $2,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Support activities of organization | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Support activities of organization | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Support activities of organization | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels West | Support activities of organization | $1,252 |
| Beverly Hills Firefightters Association | Support activities of organization | $1,000 |
| Treepeople | Support activities of organization | $1,000 |
| The Einstein Method | Support activities of organization | $500 |
| National Audubon Society | Support activities of organization | $500 |
| Women's Guild | Support activities of organization | $500 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | Support activities of organization | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Kasdan
- Lawrence E Kasdan
Questions people ask
Does Kasdan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kasdan Family Foundation give?
$322,112 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Kasdan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Ellen Kasdan (Pres/Chairmn, As Required) and Lawrence E Kasdan (Secretary/Cfo, As Required).
What does Kasdan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.